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Dr. Lorna Whittemore

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dill? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts, Concerns, & FAQ

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dill? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts, Concerns, & FAQ

Guinea pigs are cute little animals that make fun pets. They are good with kids if handled gently, they don’t take up as much space as a dog, and their curiosi…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Aloe? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Aloe? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Reptiles are becoming increasingly popular every year, especially the bearded dragon. Beardies are well known for their interesting appearance and generally ca…

Visnja Radosavljevic
By Visnja Radosavljevic
Can Rabbits Eat Guinea Pig Food? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Can Rabbits Eat Guinea Pig Food? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Rabbits and guinea pigs are popular pet animals that are similar in size and dietary patterns. Both of these little creatures are herbivorous, meaning they rel…

Visnja Radosavljevic
By Visnja Radosavljevic
Are Rabbits Omnivores or Herbivores? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Are Rabbits Omnivores or Herbivores? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

When you’re thinking about bringing a new pet home, particularly one that you’ve never owned before, you should learn everything about them first. For example,…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Turnip Greens? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Turnip Greens? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Guinea pig owners and enthusiasts: have you ever stood in the grocery store, staring at turnip greens, and wondered, "Can my little buddy eat these?" The short…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Coconut? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Coconut? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Maintaining your Guinea Pig’s diet is critical to ensuring a fulfilling life. While we want to treat them as much as possible, their limited tolerances don’t a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bread? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bread? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Guinea Pigs are among the most popular small exotic pets. Although they are generally easy to care for, Guinea Pigs can still become sick or unhealthy if they…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cherry Tomatoes? Vet-Approved Nutrition, Tips, & Risks

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cherry Tomatoes? Vet-Approved Nutrition, Tips, & Risks

Yes, guinea pigs can eat cherry tomatoes.1 However, unlike other fruits, be careful not to feed guinea pigs the seeds of any tomato or the leaves and stems. Th…

Tara Perreault
By Tara Perreault
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Leeks? Vet-Approved Pros, Cons & Tips

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Leeks? Vet-Approved Pros, Cons & Tips

Due to their often gentle temperament and ease of handling, Bearded Dragons are a preferred pet among reptile lovers. Like any pet, when caring for a Bearded D…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Long Do Hermann's Tortoises Live: Vet Reviewed Lifespan, Data & Care

How Long Do Hermann's Tortoises Live: Vet Reviewed Lifespan, Data & Care

Tortoises have become increasingly popular as pets with many different species from all over the globe available in the pet trade. Not only are they incredibly…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson